Long Distance Learning - IELTS Listening Answers & Explanations
From Expert on Cambridge IELTS 10 Academic Listening Test 2 · Part 3 · Questions 21–30
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Questions 21–23 One Choice
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
Questions 24–25 Two Choices
Choose two letters A-E.
Questions 26–30 Summary Completion
Complete the summary below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Course Assessment
Students are required to keep a written 26 and present a paper monthly. Thirty percent of the marks are allocated to the 27. Each student has to keep a 28 portfolio which in the end accounts for 29 of their marks. Each student is also accepted to present at least one piece of work at a 30.
Answers & Explanations Summary
| # | Answer | Evidence | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q21 | C | Oh no. I love it. I think the course is ready worthwhile | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Rosana explaining that she loves the course and believes it is useful and worth doing. Answer Explanation: The answer "valuable" means that something is very useful, important, or worth the time spent on it. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is C because Rosana says she loves the course and finds it "worthwhile." In English, the word "worthwhile" means useful or rewarding, which has the same meaning as "valuable." She also says the Wednesday classes are "really good" and "good fun," so she does not think they are useless or slow. |
| Q22 | B | I am finding it all very tiring and it makes me too exhausted for my work on Thursdays and Fridays | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Rosana explaining that her Wednesday classes make her feel extremely tired, which makes it hard for her to work on Thursday and Friday. Answer Explanation: The answer B means that Rosana wants to switch courses because her classes make her too tired to do her job on Thursday and Friday. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is B because Rosana attends her course sessions on Wednesday, but she explains that the long day is very tiring. She specifically states that it leaves her "too exhausted for my work on Thursdays and Fridays", which are the next two days after Wednesday. Therefore, her studies negatively impact her job on those days. |
| Q23 | A | Andy: Yes. That is a possibility. I see from your tutor Dr Vine that he has no problem with this, but you realize it's possible you'll have a different tutor. Rosana: Yes, I'm aware of that | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript shows Andy telling Rosana that changing her course means she might get another tutor, and Rosana says she already understands this. Answer Explanation: The answer means that if Rosana switches to the new programme, she might get a new teacher instead of keeping her current one. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is A because Andy warns Rosana that switching to distance learning means she might get a new teacher. He tells her "it's possible you'll have a different tutor," and she confirms that she already knows this. The phrase "possible you'll have a different tutor" matches the option "may not have the same tutor". |
| Q24 | — | — | |
| Q25 | D / E | It's the flexibility of the distance-learning over the Internet that is very useful. What makes it even more interesting is that I don't have to spend a lot of time travelling to and from the university on the Wednesday. I can adapt it to my own routine, as I will be able to do the theory over the internet from home when I want | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that online learning is very flexible, saves Rosana from spending time travelling to campus, and allows her to study at times that fit her own schedule. Answer Explanation: The answer choices D and E mean that the distance-learning course offers flexibility and saves time. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is D and E because Rosana talks about what makes the distance-learning programme so helpful. She directly says that the "flexibility" is very useful (matching "Course flexibility"). She also mentions the time benefits—she does not have to spend time travelling to the university and can study whenever she wants to match her own daily schedule (matching "Time factor"). None of the other options (course length, evening seminars, or course tutors) are highlighted as positive benefits of distance learning. |
| Q26 | course diary | Each month you are expected to keep a written course diary and to present a seminar paper | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript explains that every month, students must write in a special journal called a course diary and also give a presentation. Answer Explanation: The answer "course diary" refers to a notebook or journal where a student writes down their study progress and notes during the course. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed by Andy when explaining the course assessment. He states that every month students must write and keep a "course diary" alongside presenting a paper. In the summary sentence, the words "keep a written" and "monthly" directly match Andy's explanation: "keep a written course diary" and "Each month". |
| Q27 | written exam | Each month you are expected to keep a written course diary and to present a seminar paper and at the very end of the course there will be a written exam which will account for 30 percent of the total marks | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that students must take a written test at the end of the course, and this test is worth 30 percent of their final grade. Answer Explanation: The answer "written exam" means a test where students write their answers down on paper or on a screen. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "written exam" because Andy explains the grading system for the course. The summary states that "Thirty percent of the marks are allocated to the [blank]." In the transcript, Andy mentions that at the very end of the course, there is a "written exam which will account for 30 percent of the total marks." The phrase "account for 30 percent" matches "Thirty percent of the marks are allocated to". Therefore, the missing assessment is the written exam. |
| Q28 | design | The design portfolio, which you need to present at the end, accounts for 50 percent | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that students must prepare and present a design portfolio at the end of the course, which contributes 50 percent toward their final score. Answer Explanation: The answer "design" refers to the creative drawings and plans made for clothing. In this sentence, it describes the type of portfolio (collection of work) a student must keep. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "design" because Andy explains the coursework requirements to Rosana, specifically mentioning that the "design portfolio" must be presented at the end and accounts for 50 percent of the total marks. |
| Q29 | 50 per cent / percent / % | The design portfolio, which you need to present at the end, accounts for 50 percent | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript clearly states that the student's design portfolio is worth 50 percent of the total marks. Answer Explanation: The answer means half, or 50%, of the total grade. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is confirmed when Andy discusses how the course is graded. Rosana asks about the coursework, and Andy explains that the design portfolio accounts for 50 percent of the final mark. |
| Q30 | fashion show | And as part of the assessment for the portfolio, you have to present at least one fashion item at a fashion show at the end of the course | Excerpt/Transcript Explanation: The transcript states that students are required to show at least one piece of their clothing work at a fashion show at the end of their studies. Answer Explanation: The answer means an event where clothing and style designs are displayed to an audience. Reason For Correctness: The correct answer is "fashion show" because Andy explains the portfolio assessment requirements for the course. He mentions that students must present at least one fashion item at a "fashion show" at the end of the course. In the summary, "at least one piece of work" corresponds to "at least one fashion item", which means the place where it must be shown is a "fashion show". |
Transcript
Rosana: Hi, my name is Rosana McClaren. Mmm... I'm a bit early, but I have an appointment to see the Assistant Registrar, Andy Matthews, at 10am.
Andy: Hi, I'm Andy Matthews. Nice to meet you.
Rosana: Nice to meet you. My tutor advised me to come to see you about changing my course.
Andy: Yes. I've had an email from your tutor, David Vine. Let me just call it up. ... Here we are. It says tutee... Rosana McClaren... Is on the Wednesday part-time course and wants to change to the distance learning programme. Have you any problems with the course itself?
Rosana: Oh no. I love it. I think the course is ready worthwhile. The theoretical sessions once a week on Wednesday from 10am to 3pm are really good.
Andy: You have two-hour sessions then?
Rosana: Yes, that's it. And I have to say I think the practical session from 4 through to 9 in the fashion workshops are also good fun, but I am finding it all very tiring and it makes me too exhausted for my work on Thursdays and Fridays.
Andy: You work the other four days of the week?
Rosana: Yes, and some Saturdays.
Andy: I see. So what do you want to do?
Rosana: I'd like to change to the programme with the distance learning component instead of the Wednesday sessions.
Andy: Yes. That is a possibility. I see from your tutor Dr Vine that he has no problem with this, but you realize it's possible you'll have a different tutor.
Rosana: Yes, I'm aware of that. It's a shame because he's a very good tutor. What do I need to do now?
Andy: First, we just need to fill in this transfer form and the claim form for the reduction in fees.
Rosana: Oh. I didn't realize it was cheaper!
Andy: Oh yes. It's a thousand pounds less a year!
Rosana: It gets even better! Can I start the distance-learning programme from now?
Andy: I don't see why not. I just need to get a signature from your tutor, which should take only a short time. I'll email it to him now and then he can sign it and put it in the internal mail.
Rosana: Okay.
Andy: But I also need to go through with you what is involved in the distance-learning programme to make sure you are clear about everything.
Rosana: Well, I understand I attend the weekend course once a month and that I can book a bench in the fashion workshop at any other time.
Andy: You have a computer at home for the distance-learning?
Rosana: Oh yes. I have the necessary equipment for making video calls over the internet already. It's the flexibility of the distance-learning over the Internet that is very useful. What makes it even more interesting is that I don't have to spend a lot of time travelling to and from the university on the Wednesday. I can adapt it to my own routine, as I will be able to do the theory over the internet from home when I want. The same is true of booking a tutorial on line using Skype.
Andy: Yes, it is amazing, isn't it? It's in its infancy but it's been up and running for a year now and it's going rather well.
Rosana: Could I just ask if it's possible to have a face-to-face tutorial at any time as well?
Andy: There is no reason why you shouldn't be able to.
Rosana: What about the assessment for the distance-learning? I take it that it's the same as for the other programme?
Andy: Let me see. Each month you are expected to keep a written course diary and to present a seminar paper and at the very end of the course there will be a written exam which will account for 30 percent of the total marks.
Rosana: What about the course work? How much does it account for?
Andy: The design portfolio, which you need to present at the end, accounts for 50 percent. I would point out just one thing and that is that on the distance-learning programme some tutors like to see the design portfolio twice each term to make sure you are on the right track. But of course you can take it in at any time to show your tutor. And as part of the assessment for the portfolio, you have to present at least one fashion item at a fashion show at the end of the course.
Rosana: Is there anything else?
Andy: No, that's it.
Rosana: Thank you for all your help.
Andy: No problem. Hope it all works out well for you now.